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Laurent Koscielny receives his marching orders during the Champions League game between Arsenal and Bayern Munich on March 7, 2017
Laurent Koscielny ruled out for six months with Achilles injury
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reveals that Laurent Koscielny will be sidelined until at least December after undergoing surgery for an Achilles injury.
May 8, 09:58
Arsene Wenger during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United on April 22, 2018
Saul Niguez hails 'legendary' Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger
Saul Niguez claims that Arsenal need more than "good football" if they are to challenge for European honours following the Gunners' 2-1 aggregate loss to Atletico Madrid.
May 4, 13:34
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Europa League group game between Arsenal and Red Star Belgrade on November 2, 2017
Arsene Wenger "very sad" after defeat to Atletico Madrid
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that defeat to Atletico Madrid is tough to take after being denied his fairytale exit from the club.
May 4, 13:09
Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring for Atletico Madrid on September 17, 2017
Antoine Griezmann: 'Time to win a trophy'
Antoine Griezmann says that 'it is time for him to win a trophy' after Atletico Madrid booked their spot in the Europa League final.
May 4, 12:46
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Diego Costa: 'We deserve Europa League final spot'
Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa insists that his team "deserved" to overcome Arsenal in the semi-finals of the Europa League.
May 4, 11:55
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Diego Godin: 'My job is to defend'
Atletico Madrid centre-back Diego Godin says that his "job is to defend" when questioned on his impressive display against Arsenal.
May 4, 10:50
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone during the Champions League match with Leicester City on April 18, 2017
Diego Simeone hails Diego Costa performance
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone lavishes praise on Diego Costa following Thursday's 1-0 win over Arsenal in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final.
May 4, 10:13
Mesut Ozil in action during the Premier League game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal on March 4, 2018
Martin Keown: 'Mesut Ozil not fit to wear the Arsenal shirt'
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil is accused of failing to play for the team by former Gunners defender Martin Keown following Thursday's exit from the Europa League.
May 4, 09:32
Laurent Koscielny receives his marching orders during the Champions League game between Arsenal and Bayern Munich on March 7, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Laurent Koscielny needs a miracle to make World Cup'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger fears that Laurent Koscielny's chances of playing in the World Cup are "non-existent" due to the injury sustained against Atletico Madrid.
May 4, 09:22
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reacts during the Premier League match against Manchester City on April 2, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Football can be very cruel'
Arsene Wenger acknowledges that football "can be very cruel" as his dream of silverware in his final Arsenal season was snuffed out in the Europa League semi-final loss to Atletico Madrid.
May 3, 23:05
Laurent Koscielny receives his marching orders during the Champions League game between Arsenal and Bayern Munich on March 7, 2017
Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny stretchered off against Atletico Madrid
Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny is stretchered off after going to ground off the ball in Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg at Atletico Madrid.
May 3, 20:59

The Match

Match Report

Atletico Madrid book their spot in the 2018 Europa League final courtesy of a 1-0 win over Arsenal in the second leg of their semi-final.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the second leg of the Europa League semi-final between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal from the Wanda Metropolitano.

Team News

Diego Costa leads the Atletico Madrid attack against an unchanged Arsenal side.

Build-up
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone during the Champions League match with Leicester City on April 18, 2017
Diego Simeone: 'We must play with our hearts'
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone calls on his side to 'play with their heart' in Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg against Arsenal.
May 3, 13:13
General view inside the Wanda Metropolitano, August 2017
Atletico Madrid's Diego Godin: 'Arsenal will be more anxious in second leg'
Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin predicts that Arsenal will be 'more anxious' to perform in the second leg of the Europa League semi-final between the two clubs.
May 3, 10:09
Arsene Wenger gestures during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on December 2, 2017
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: 'No concern over away form in Europa League'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists that he has no concerns over his side's away form in the Europa League ahead of the meeting with Atletico Madrid.
May 2, 19:01
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Europa League group game between Arsenal and Red Star Belgrade on November 2, 2017
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: 'Diego Costa may make difference for Atletico Madrid'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says that Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa has the potential to make the difference in the second leg of the Europa League semi-finals.
May 2, 18:52
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Thomas Partey: 'Atletico Madrid ready for Arsenal battle'
Thomas Partey insists that Atletico Madrid will be ready "for another battle" when they welcome Arsenal for the second leg of their Europa League semi-final.
May 2, 14:42
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Filipe Luis back in Atletico Madrid squad after fractured leg
Defender Filipe Luis is named in Atletico Madrid's squad to face Arsenal in the Europa League semi-final on Thursday night after recovering from a fractured leg.
May 2, 12:45
Arsenal attacker Alex Iwobi in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2017
Alex Iwobi: 'Arsenal want to win Europa League for Arsene Wenger'
Alex Iwobi admits that Arsenal's players want to give departing manager Arsene Wenger the perfect send-off by winning the Europa League.
May 1, 20:40
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone during the Champions League match with Leicester City on April 18, 2017
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone calls for togetherness against Arsenal
Diego Simeone issues a rallying cry ahead of Atletico Madrid's home match against Arsenal after resting key players for the win over Alaves.
Apr 29, 21:50
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